YEARLY HIGH
54.5538 CLP
YEARLY LOW
43.9979 CLP
YEARLY AVERAGE
48.3373 CLP

2020 LSL to CLP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the LSL to CLP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 54.5538. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 3, dropping to 43.9979.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 10.5559 CLP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 53.8918 to the December average rate of 49.0483, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.99% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 54.5538 was down 7.07% compared to the 2019 peak of 58.7038, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 LSL based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 272,769 CLP
2019 Average 243,578 CLP
Yearly Trough Low 219,990 CLP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 52,779.43 CLP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

54.7658
44.2770
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LSL to CLP Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis

A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.

Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)

Seasonal

The average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 49.2387, compared to 47.4360 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.8027 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 49.2387
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 47.4360

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 6.5116 CLP (High: 53.5977 / Low: 47.0862). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.2833 CLP (High: 49.6791 / Low: 48.3958).

March Spread (Volatile) ±6.5116
December Spread (Stable) ±1.2833

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 4.6059 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -4.6059

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 53.8918) against the same month in 2019 (average: 48.6163), the exchange rate shifted by +5.2754 (+10.85%).

2020 Avg (January) 53.8918
2019 Avg (January) 48.6163

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 54.5538 52.4779 53.8918
February 54.1474 52.6536 53.2837
March 53.5977 47.0862 50.5985
April 48.1813 45.0431 45.9926
May 47.1969 44.4467 45.1511
June 47.6835 44.6435 46.5145
July 47.4146 45.4666 46.7781
August 46.8508 43.9979 45.6873
September 47.1759 45.6089 46.2064
October 48.5003 46.9771 47.8172
November 50.4065 46.9267 49.0784
December 49.6791 48.3958 49.0483